But before we do, let’s dive into some mini takeaways. Maybe some bonus takeaways from the Mariners Opening Day 9-7 win.
The atmosphere in Japan was awesome. That nation loves baseball. Seeing Ichiro play was cool but did nothing to help the Mariners win or lose. The ball flies in the Tokyo Dome. But with all those out of the way, let’s dive into our Opening Day takeaways.
1. The Mariners Lineup is Good
Yes, it was one game against a mediocre starting pitcher in an offensive haven. But all those who thought the Mariners were going to be bad in 2019 might have gotten a friendly reminder: this lineup is riddled with quality, above-average Major League bats.